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Garrett Vortex VX5 Metal Detector with CS-3 Z-Lynk Wireless Headphones
Garrett Vortex VX5 model is loaded with features and provides fast, fixed Recovery Speed on adjacent targets. Fully waterproof to 16 feet (5m). Single and Multi-Frequency options. Single-tier MD-MF Target ID scale. Choose a powerful single frequency (13 kHz) or search with Vortex's simultaneous Multi-Frequency option to achieve excellent detection on all targets in all soils.
Lightweight and Collapsible
- Compacts to 24.75" (62.86 cm) and extends to 56.75" (144.14 cm)
- Weight: 3 lbs. (1.38 kg) with coil cover installed.
Hi-Resolution Ground Balance
- 175 points of ground balance resolution, ranging from ferrous ground to saltwater.
Bundles Includes:
- Garrett CS-3 Z-Lynk Wireless Headphones with charge cable
- Garrett Vortex VX5 Metal Detector
Specifics:
- Fast Target Recovery Speed
- Excellent Detection Depth and Target ID accuracy
- Backlit LCD for night operation
- Rechargeable Battery: Built-in lithium-ion battery provides approximately 15 hours of search time per charge.
- 3-Tone Audible Target ID
- Target ID Scale(s) One 0-99 Target ID
- Search Modes Included Four: Zero, Standard, US Coins, Custom
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Submersible: Up to 16 feet (5 meters)
- Pinpoint Mode: Yes
- Iron Audio: Yes
- Multi-Dimensional Multi-Freq: Yes
- Ground Balance: Yes
- Frequency Shift (EMI reduction): Yes
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Volume control: Yes
- Detector Length: 24.75" to 56.75"
- Weight: 2.9 lbs. without coil; 3.05 lbs. with cover installed
- Coil: 8.5" x 11" DD Raider
- Updateable / Upgradeable
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